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Coach Faulds and Carusello optimistic about the future despite early playoff exit
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“Apart from one team out of 27, no one is truly happy. Everybody wants to win their last football game of the year and play in the Vanier Cup, but at the end of the day, only one team gets to do that,” Head Coach Michael Faulds said. The Golden Hawks football team saw their…
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The importance of the OUA’s and USPORTS’ partnership with CBC Sports
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University sports across Canada should garner more attention and see an increase in viewership, following agreements by the National Governing Body of University Competition (USPORTS) and Ontario University Athletics to partner with CBC for exclusive streaming rights. In a significant move for the growth of university sports in Canada, USPORTS — the national governing body…
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All-time hits leader and five-time all-star, Jonathan Brouse on his induction to the Hawk Hall of Fame
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“To be one of the people going into the Hall of Fame and to be alongside some of those other names that I’m being inducted with is very humbling.” Jonathan Brouse, one of the most productive players to wear the purple and gold across all of Laurier sports has cemented his legacy with the Hawks…
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Laurier joins several other OUA schools, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for student-athletes
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s department of athletics and recreation announced late last week that all student-athletes who wish to compete in Golden Hawk sports will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes based on the recommendation by Ontario University Athletics and endorsements from both regional health departments, Brant County as well as the…
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Men’s hockey goaltender Tyler Fassl focusing on school while hopeful for a return to the ice in the fall
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“I can’t say enough about my teammates. It’s been great making a lot of friendships over the years and I’m sure the relationships will last long after I graduate.” Although being held off the ice, third-year goalie Tyler Fassl has made the most of this past year, balancing his academic studies while preparing for an…
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OUA working hard towards 2021-2022 return to play
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Ontario University Athletics (OUA) continues to remain laser focused on a return to competition in the fall of this year. The newly created OUA Recovery Plan has been implemented to “guide the conference and its 20 member institutions towards a return to sport.” Given the pandemic, it has nearly been a full year since the…
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OUA continues to focus on equality and social justice through BBI task force
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Racial inequality and social justice have long been an issue across all sports. Top North American leagues such as the NFL, NBA and NHL have faced harsh criticism regarding the policies they have put in place and the lack of minority representation in decision-making roles. In a uniquely positive way, the unprecedented year of 2020…
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“Two different beasts” The overwhelming difference between university sports in Canada compared to America
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While one constant has remained, both USports and the NCAA have taken drastically different approaches towards competition in their leagues. As we are still in the midst of a pandemic and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, reaching record high numbers in several states across America as well as provinces across Canada, USports has cancelled their…
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VP student affairs, Dr. Ivan Joseph, on the McMaster report and the lack of diversity in the OUA
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“There is an absence of representation and role models for Black and Indigenous students and leaders across the portfolio.” Laurier’s Vvice-Ppresident of Sstudent Aaffairs, Dr. Ivan Joseph is in a unique position, having held many different positions throughout OUA schools in his decades-long career. Before joining Laurier this past summer, Dr. Joseph was the Vice-Provost…
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Laurier winter term sports cancelled as OUA and USPORTS prioritize health and safety
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The Ontario University Athletics conference (OUA) following significant consultation with the national USPORTS body has announced that all OUA sanctioned sport programming has been cancelled through March 31st, 2021. The decision follows suit with the past announcement made on June 8th, which cancelled fall term sports up until December 31st of this year. “While we…
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